Remifentanil Versus Morphine for Sedation of Premature Neonates With Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Summary

In this randomised controlled study we intended to compared intubation conditions and the continuous infusion of remifentanil (n=10) and morphine (n=10) in mechanically ventilated premature neonates (28-34wk) regarding the time to be awake and, the time until extubation after interruption of the opioid administration.

Timeline

Start

2004-04

Primary completion

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Completion

2005-11

Publications

• Background Pereira e Silva Y, Gomez RS, Barbosa RF, Simoes e Silva AC. Remifentanil for sedation and analgesia in a preterm neonate with respiratory distress syndrome. Paediatr Anaesth. 2005 Nov;15(11):993-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2005.01666.x.

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